The market for coffee in various forms shows no sign of slowing down. A number of cafes serving it have, however, run into financial problems over the last year.
After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy at the start of 2026, Washington, D.C.-based roaster and coffeehouse chain Compass Coffee closed 10 of its locations, as 17 others stay open but remain at risk.
British coffee giant Nerò Coffee later ended up winning a stalking horse bid for the brand and assets for $2.9 million.
A few months earlier, in November 2025, smaller coffee cafe chain The Blend Coffee & Cocktails also filed for Chapter 11 protection, reported Daily Coffee News. This came after the company opened eight locations within four years of launching, leading…